Over on our Balkanska Csárda channel, we wrote about what Greek coffee culture is actually like. But if you’d rather not wait for a trip to Greece, you can top up your “field study” right here in Hungary. Here are our top 3 spots in Budapest to try the Greek classics:
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MYKRO by pici — a brand-new spot in the 8th district where authenticity isn’t in question: it was opened by Dimitros Nakos, someone who knows exactly what a real frappé or freddo espresso should taste like.
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Mythos The Greek — don’t be put off by the fact that it’s a full restaurant: takeaway coffee is very much on the menu. The owners are Greek, so shaking espresso over ice and making a proper freddo is something they do with their eyes closed.
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Coffee Berry — the first Hungarian outpost of this Greek coffee chain is at Ferenc Liszt International Airport, in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2A. And yes, their signature drinks made the trip: frappé, freddo espresso and freddo cappuccino are all on offer.
